1776 (David McCullough) ***

294 pages. Excellent book. It follows the Continental Army, George Washington, and important events (like the Declaration of Independence) during the year 1776. I enjoyed it more than "John Adams", possibly because it's shorter, but also because there's a little more action. I finished with the impression of how miraculous it is that we won the Revolutionary War, considering all the difficulties and disadvantages that had to be overcome in the early years.

The Peacegiver (James L. Ferrell) ***

199 pages. This is a story about the Atonement, and how it can be applied in our daily lives. Specifically, it was about a man in a troubled marriage, being taught lessons by his Grandfather. Basically it seemed like the author was putting his institute lessons about the Atonement into a story format. I enjoyed it.